Four semi-finalists face off on the Golden Groove Stage at New Blues Festival V, Saturday, September 1. Two finalists go head-to-head on the NBF Main Stage, Sunday, September 2. More info at www.6stringshowdown.com.

6 String Showdown is a Summer-long series of regional blues guitar competitions to crown Southern California’s best blues guitar player, the winner getting to perform on the Main Stage of this year’s New Blues Festival V.

Each entrant gets personalized PR throughout the competition, including a web page on the 6 String Showdown website, publicity head-shots by Rebecca Bogdanoff, and performance video for promotional use by MusicUCanSee.com.

Finalists and Semi-Finalists will play before thousands and receive a Meet-And-Greet with bookers, club owners, A&R execs, record label owners and radio personalities. One winner receives over $5,000 in cash and prizes, including a guaranteed, Main Stage paid slot at the 2019 New Blues Festival.

6 String Showdown has partnered with Sweet Relief Musicians Cancer Fund and will donate a portion of the registration fees, making this truly an event by musicians for musicians.